as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16
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Recent Examples of motor vehicle
The juvenile allegedly driving the Subaru was issued a juvenile summons on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a license, evading responsibility, unsafe passing and following too close, state police said.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
The Golden State imported more than $9 billion in motor vehicles and nearly $5 billion in fruits and tree nuts from Mexico in 2024, according to the trade organization.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
At this time, state troopers believe that the collision involved four passenger vehicles, six commercial motor vehicles, a van and a recreational vehicle towing a trailer, per the AZDPS.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Perez was arrested and transported to Troop G where he was charged with evading responsibility, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a license and reckless use of highway by a pedestrian.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
The Golden State imported more than $9 billion in motor vehicles and nearly $5 billion in fruits and tree nuts from Mexico in 2024, according to the trade organization.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
At this time, state troopers believe that the collision involved four passenger vehicles, six commercial motor vehicles, a van and a recreational vehicle towing a trailer, per the AZDPS.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Perez was arrested and transported to Troop G where he was charged with evading responsibility, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a license and reckless use of highway by a pedestrian.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicle
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Upon seeing Orozco’s driver’s license, the officer reached inside Orozco’s car and unlocked and opened the door.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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For the second year in a row, the No. 21 car will compete in the playoffs.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Keep a safe distance from large vehicles: Large trucks and buses can reduce your visibility with tire spray.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tesla automobiles, dealerships and charging stations around the world have been vandalized — or worse — as the company’s CEO has positioned himself as a right-wing kingmaker in recent months.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The top-performing subsectors were household appliances, consumer services, and automobiles.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tomas Saldaña feeds the radish pastry dough into a pastry machine.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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To say that the sentient machines with whom Michelle travels are the more interesting characters is like praising tax season as superior to actual death.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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